Antique Bentwood Lidded Pantry Box with Bail Handle primitive bowl and brings a bit of

and brings a bit of calm in the midst of stress and chaos

I found these at an estate sale in a gorgeous old home in Kansas City’s Brookside neighborhood that included some phenomenal antiques and an astounding

The hand-painted design--really a drawing on clay--reminds me of car race flags

I loved it already

The deep brown glaze that covers the surface of the bull's body is predominately smooth

Antique Bentwood Lidded Pantry Box with Bail Handle primitive bowl and brings a bit ofThis is a beautiful large pantry box, maple I believe, with its original dry, finish and a great golden blond patina. It features a bail handle with wooden grip (which stands up on its own) and a double band around the top of the box, such that the lid sits very nicely. Plus all those gorgeous old nails! I believe this box dates to the late 19th century. Two original nails attaching one end of the handle to the box have been replaced with screws, as